I Love CamSur!

Join Rio Alva Francisco as she tells us stories
and recommends great adventures down south of Luzon

Approximately 377 kilometers away from Manila, the province of Camarines Sur is one of top tourist destinations in the nation; geographically, the province is right in the middle of Bicolandia; it has been developed aptly to offer world-class travel spots and introduce adventure-filled activities for both the foreign and local tourists.

CamSur, as it is fondly called by most, occupies the largest land area of the Bicol region with 5,226.8 square kilometers. Traveling from Manila is not as complex as visiting other provinces down south as the trip to CamSur could be via land (9 hours by bus or train found in certain parts of the metropolis) or  air (1 hour, scheduled flights may be checked online; landing on Pili Airport).

Influx of Filipinos coming from different parts of the country has been steadily
in great stream as Camarines Sur holds the fluvial procession, Peñafrancia Festival,  every September. CamSur has been named the Pilgrimage Capital of the Philippines as it used to be the seat of the Roman Catholic Religion during the Spanish Occupation in the archipelago.

The world’s smallest edible fish, called tabios (Mistichttys) is also found in CamSur’s Lake Buhi.

“As I was born in CamSur, I’ve always had great reasons to keep coming back—and each homecoming trip has always been meaningful, wonderful, and distinct. Genuine love for the province gives me the urge to visit one tourist destination to another—the search for new wonders of my region’s identity and its beyond-one’s-imagination’s delights have motivated this writer to keep discovering its marvels.”

The 6-hectare, greenery-wide spot in the Provincial Capitol Complex, Cadlan, Pili was turned into a world-class watersports complex now known as CamSur Watersports Complex (CWC).  The water-recreational facility offers a variety of activities for adventure-seekers.

WAKEBOARDING. A must try, a combination of water skiing, snow boarding, and surfing techniques. Get ready for a ride in a single board with non-release bindings for each foot while standing sideways.

WINCHPARK. An allotted area for the first-timer who wants to try wakeboarding, waterskiing, and kneeboarding.

INFLATABLE PARK. The giant inflatable balloons floating on water offers people of all ages another level of fun water activities, such as boating.

SWIMMING POOL. You can also take a plunge and do sun bathing at the pool side. There is a designated area for children for them to enjoy a good swim.

MASSAGE HUT. After a tiring and vigorous activity in CWC, a pampering massage session in the huts near the lakeside (and its available for room service) is highly recommended. Locally, some would call this hilot—soothing those strained and stressed nerves.

ALWAYS CONNECTED. The entire sports complex is wi-fi ready for visitors to stay connected to the cyber world.

Some tourists prefer to watch the wakeboarders doing their exhibitions while having their lunch or snacks at the sideline. This view can be majestic during sunset or while having an early dinner.